Performing Arts

Band Camp

Performing Band students in the Band Program are given the opportunity each year to attend a Band Camp where musical skills are developed.  The camp is followed by band blow in days at various schools.

Band Program

Yowie Bay School provides a Band Program for students from Years 4-6.   The Training Band consists of Year 4 students.  The Performing Band consists of students in Years 5 and 6.  Students are selected through audition and suitability to an instrument.  Instruments include Brass, Woodwind and Percussion.

Students are required to attend weekly tutorials and band practices.  These are usually held before school, after school or at lunchtime.

Students in the band have many opportunities to perform at school functions both in school and out of school time.

The cost for participation in the Band Program is $140.00 for each term.  The cost includes hire of instrument, small group tutorial instruction, band practice and music.

Choirs

Yowie Bay School has 2 choirs, a Year 2 and a Senior Choir.  Choir rehearsals are conducted in class times and before school.

Performance opportunities are numerous and may include:  The Sutherland Shire Schools Music Festival; Regional Music Festivals; the Opera House Concerts; The Schools Spectacular, and Yowie Bay School Concerts.  

Students in the choir may require a plastic folder for music and a blank CD.

Dance Ensemble

Students are selected through audition to participate in the Dance Ensemble.  Students are taught dance skills and basics of choreography.  No fees apply to these lessons however a costume fee is applicable.  Students rehearse during lunchtimes.

Students represent the school at various festivals and concerts throughout the year including the Sydney Region Dance Festival, the State Dance Festival, the Sutherland Shire Music Festivals and the Yowie Bay Performing Arts Concert.

Debating

Students in Years 5 and 6 are selected to participate in the Debating Team.  The Debating Team is a student centred activity where the majority of the work is often completed after school hours.  However direction is also provided by teachers prior to any debate taking place.

Jazz Dance Program

Students in Years 1-6 at Yowie Bay School have the opportunity to participate in extra curricula Jazz Dance Program.

The program is independently conducted by a dance tutor who visits the school to teach the program at lunchtimes and before school.

 Dance fees are $45 per term per class.

• A costume bag will be issued to each student.
• Costumes may be an additional cost and may cost an average $50 extra.
• Lessons will be on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at lunch time.

Public Speaking

Public Speaking has become an integral part of the many activities we offer at Yowie Bay Public School.  It gives every child from Kindergarten to Year 6 an opportunity to develop their confidence and skills in public speaking and is part of the English Syllabus.

Class competition winners compete at Stage level which in turn culminates in our Yowie Bay Speak Off.  The successful students at this level proceed to the Zone and District competitions held in the Sutherland Shire District.

Recorder Program

Students have the opportunity to develop music skills in preparation for participation in the Band Program.

All students in Year 2 and Year 3 participate in the program. Students also require a recorder book.

Students have the opportunity to participate in the Sutherland Shire Schools Music Festival and school concerts.

Wakakirri Dance and Drama Eisteddfod

 Wakakirri is an Aboriginal word meaning Dance and Drama.  This Eisteddfod is an opportunity for a group of students to present dance and drama through story and perform to a wider community audience.  It is a powerful tool to develop students’ talents and expertise.  Most importantly it is an invaluable opportunity to enhance self esteem, cooperation and team work. 

 Students in Stage 3 are given the opportunity to participate in this Eisteddfod. In 2006 Yowie Bay School won the state competition with the item The Indian in the Cupboard and in 2007 the school received a silver award (second) and in 2009 we received a silver award (second).